Information Package / Course Catalogue
Interior and Outdoor Plants
Course Code: BYL452
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to learn the importance of having plants indoors, the most common plant species in indoor and outdoor spaces and the reproduction and maintenance characteristics of these plants and to provide an understanding of the basic principles in the organization of outdoor spaces.

Course Content

Characteristics of greenhouses, plant growing techniques in greenhouses, features to be considered when taking plants indoors, ecological requirements, care and propagation procedures, the most common indoor and outdoor plants, classification of outdoor plants, outdoor plants, issues to be considered in the arrangement of outdoor spaces.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mesut KIRMACI
Learning Outcomes
1.Distinguishes the types of greenhouses and explains the conditions for growing plants in greenhouses
2.Explains the benefits of growing plants indoors and lists the rules to be considered when buying plants
3.Recognizes the most commonly grown plants indoors, explains the care and production procedures
4.Classifies outdoor plants and explains their intended use
5.Explains the rules in the organization of outdoor spaces
6.Gives examples of plant decoration arts such as Terrarium, Paludarium, Kokodema, Bonsai
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes
2.Tanrıverdi, F. 1993. Flower Production Technique: Principles of Pot, Cut and Garden Flower Growing in Greenhouse and Open Fields Textbook. Istanbul
3.Ceylan, G. 2004. Outdoor Ornamental Plants and Landscape Uses. Flora Publications
4.Mcoy, P. 2014. The Gardener's Handbook. İş Kültür Yayınları Sahaf
5.Donaltson, S. and Mchot, P. 1999. Handbook of Potted Plants. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and types of greenhouses
Week 2 - Theoretical
PlantsGrowing in greenhouses
Week 3 - Theoretical
Growing medium (soil), irrigation and fertilization
Week 4 - Theoretical
Repotting and propagating indoor plants
Week 5 - Theoretical
What are the things to consider when buying plants for indoor spaces?
Week 6 - Theoretical
Benefits of having plants indoors
Week 7 - Theoretical
Varyegat leafy and flowering indoor plants
Week 8 - Theoretical
Exotic indoor plants
Week 9 - Theoretical
Indoor ferns and trees
Week 10 - Theoretical
Classification of outdoor plants (trees and shrubs)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Outdoor plants (seasonals and ground covers)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Arrangement of outdoor spaces (Landscaping)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Show gardens, Rock gardens, Water gardens
Week 14 - Theoretical
Plant Cultivation Arts (Bonsai, Topiary, Terrarium, Paludarium, Kokodema)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
OÇ-5
4
4
OÇ-6
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026